NextGen

NextGen Priorities – Surface Operations and Data Sharing

Some of the greatest efficiencies can be gained while an aircraft is still on the ground and at the gate, and when connecting the surface to the enroute airspace. The FAA commits to implementing near-term surface improvements, sharing more data with stakeholders, and completing feasibility assessments of some other capabilities of interest. The goal of these enhancements is to measurably increase predictability and provide actionable and measurable surface efficiency improvements. These commitments are a subset of the overall series of programs and activities the FAA is planning to improve operations in these domains.